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The Last Ship Episode Synopses

Season 4 Episode Synopses

Episode 401 – “In Medias Res” – Sunday, Aug. 20, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)Sixteen months after thwarting the coup in America, Nathan James must face yet another global disaster. The question remains, where in the world is Tom Chandler (Eric Dane)?

Written by Steven KaneDirected by Paul HolahanBased on the Novel by William BrinkleyCreated by Hank Steinberg & Steven Kane

Episode 402 – “The Pillars of Hercules” – Sunday, Aug. 20, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)Having lost their only lead, the crew of Nathan James continues their search for an item that could save the world. Chandler (Eric Dane) immerses himself in a mission for revenge.

Written by Onalee Hunter HughesDirected by Reza TabriziBased on the Novel by William BrinkleyCreated by Hank Steinberg & Steven Kane

Episode 403 – "Bread and Circuses" – Sunday, Aug. 27, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)Nathan James's crew searches for a precious item leading them to a strange place of opulence and violence where they cross paths with a most unexpected ally.

Directed by Bobby RothWritten by Ira ParkerBased on the Novel by William BrinkleyCreated by Hank Steinberg & Steven Kane

Episode 404 – "Nostos" – Sunday, Sept. 3, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)The crew searches for one of their own as enemies close in on all sides. Slattery (Adam Baldwin) is haunted by visions of the past.

Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Jill BlankenshipBased on the Novel by William BrinkleyCreated by Hank Steinberg & Steven Kane

Episode 405 – "Allegiance" – Sunday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)Nathan James is diverted from their mission when they receive a suspicious distress call from a fishing trawler.

Directed by Steven KaneWritten by Michael SussmanBased on the Novel by William BrinkleyCreated by Hank Steinberg & Steven Kane

Episode 406 – "Tempest" – Sunday, Sept. 17, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)With an enormous storm on the horizon, Nathan James must navigate an equally terrifying threat in order to make it to safety.

Directed by Peter WellerWritten by Katie SwainBased on the Novel by William BrinkleyCreated by Hank Steinberg & Steven Kane